Washington, District of Columbia vs. Harrisonburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Harrisonburg, Virginia is 40.9% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $89,827 in Harrisonburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Harrisonburg, Virginia is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Harrisonburg
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Harrisonburg, VA
Compared to Washington, Harrisonburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.9% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  14.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% lower
  Commute
  51.4% lower
  Health
  12.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower